B.I.B.L.E.
THE GOSPEL OF FIVIO FOREIGN
I mite juss letchu meet Ye..
- Fivio Foreign
It is rare for a single collaboration to transform a rising artist into a global music sensation. For Fivio Foreign, a drill artist from New York City, whose debut album B.I.B.L.E. catapulted him to heights unseen in his career, this was the case. The seed of this success can be traced to his impressive feature on Kanye West's "Off The Grid" from his 2021 album, Donda.
Fivio and Kanye connected in 2021, shortly after he was released from jail. The two began working together, which resulted in Fivio landing a feature on what Complex called the "2021 Song of the Year." Fivio's verse on "Off The Grid" grabbed the attention of fans worldwide and solidified his bond with Ye.
As the Donda listening sessions came to an end, Fivio and Ye were locked in working together on the first song off Fivio's debut album B.I.B.L.E., a track titled "City of Gods."
It was clear from the jump that "City of Gods" was destined for success. Alicia Keys was featured on the hook, Ye and Fivio dropped great verses, and fans even called the song "Off The Grid Pt. 2" during its early leaks. Its debut within the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 was a testament to Fivio's hard work.
Credits: Directed by Sam Balaban. Executive Produced by Fivio Foreign, Bless & Jerry. Produced by Shahendra Ohneswere, John Vincent Salcedo, Touré Ali Shiver, Jeffrey Soffer & Chika Ifediora
B.I.B.L.E., an acronym for "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth," proved that Fivio Foreign could stand outside the shadow of the late Pop Smoke and deliver an album that tells the story of the duality between success, fame, and one's ties to the hood. To aid in telling this story, Fivio released an album documentary covering the album's creation.
He rolled out multiple music videos alongside three album teasers, revealing the release date, features, tracklist, and new music. These teasers doubled as trailers for the documentary showing narratives such as Fivio's thoughts on his responsibility to New York City.
Fivio’s efforts with B.I.B.L.E. led to a top 10 debut on the Billboard 200. This was a significant accomplishment for him and solidified his position as the most prominent drill artist in New York City.
The rise of Fivio Foreign is proof to his talent, hard work, faith, and perseverance. From delivering an unforgettable verse on "Off The Grid" to creating a Billboard chart-topping album, he has proven to be a voice in the drill scene, new york city rap, and beyond.